Freightliner plans new maintenance facility in Ipswich
Freightliner’s existing Ipswich site is already connected to the rail network and conveniently located near to the Port of Felixstowe.
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New Caledonian Sleeper trains complete first test run to London Euston
As trial operations continue, a total of 16 carriages made the trip from Scotland to London – a significant milestone in the testing phase.
Porterbrook makes new digital trains a reality for Heathrow Express
This installation of ETCS will be the first time that digital signalling has been installed on an existing fleet of electric passenger trains.
Research shows commuters contribute £22.8 billion to UK economy each year
A new report surveyed 1,500 frequent commuters who own smartphones, investigating the frequency of, and the reasons behind, ‘on-the-move’ purchasing.
UK station’s retail sales grew by 2.3 per cent over 2018’s Christmas period
Network Rail’s recent figures point to a continued trend in convenience shopping, with increasing numbers using stations for a variety of products.
New 30-year strategy approved to transform rail in West Midlands
The next 30 years will see new services and initiatives being implemented across the West Midlands region to ensure the rail network is of high quality, and the benefits HS2 offers are taken full advantage of.
Final multi-million-pound contracts awarded in Scotland and North East
Network Rail has announced further multi-million-pound contract awards for Control Period 6 (2019-2024), worth a total of £467 million.
Shift2Rail’s 2019 Call for Proposals has been published
With a total value of €920 million for the period 2014-2020, funded through the H2020 programme, Shift2Rail is promoting the competitiveness of the European rail industry.
GoMedia provides UK rail passengers with on-board taxi-booking service
The passenger journey from the station to the final destination is now easier and simpler following GoMedia’s recent partnership.
Council and business leaders in North East England issue warning over HS2
It has been stressed that the East Coast Main Line needs significant investment to ensure that it is HS2-ready and that HS2 trains are able to reach the North East and beyond to Scotland.
Network Rail and train operating companies plan for harsh winter weather
Network Rail’s fleet of snow-and-ice-busting trains will travel the equivalent of six times around the world in the south east, anti-icing the rails to keep passengers moving.
HS2 sets new benchmark in construction vehicle emission standards
All diesel HGVs working the length of the UK’s HS2 project will be powered by the cleanest available Euro VI engines – going beyond current standards set in the UK.
RIA urges policymakers to press ahead with Crossrail 2 decision
Despite delays to Crossrail 1, policymakers are urged not to delay decisions on moving forward with future projects such as Crossrail 2.
Porterbrook leads postal train resurgence with Rail Operations Group
Growth in online shopping has led shipping firms to explore rail for their logistics chain, however a lack of suitable trains has so far caused a delay.
Alstom and Eversholt Rail unveil new hydrogen train design for the UK
Hydrogen trains could be seen operating in the UK as early as 2022, thanks to Alstom and Eversholt Rail. The trains will leave no harmful emissions at all.